property overview

In recent years, Toronto’s Yorkville area has turned into the city's most stylish district, with fabulous shopping and dining, as well as the acclaimed Royal Ontario Museum. The buzzing neighborhood provides the backdrop for the Hazleton, a design-focused property that is a major social hub. Designed by the cutting-edge Yabu Pushelberg firm, the interiors are sleek and confident, with elegant materials such as green granite, polished wood and silver velvet. Guest rooms are spacious and boast French doors and custom furnishings. Even One Restaurant, headed by Chef Mark McEwan, is über-chic, with a changing menu reflecting seasonal and local fare. Naturally, during the annual Toronto Film Festival the hotel is a major see-and-be-seen place.
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Museum Must-See

Art Gallery of Ontario

Head for the Group of Seven Gallery to discover the works of seven groundbreaking Canadian artists who drew their inspiration from the unique character of the Canadian landscape. 317 Dundas St. W. (877) 225-4246; www.ago.net.

Best View

Canadian National Tower

The second-tallest tower in the world, Toronto’s CN Tower has a glass-floored observation deck, a revolving fine-dining restaurant and the cloud-catching Sky Pod at 1,466 feet. 301 Front St. E. (416) 868-6937; www.cntower.ca/en-CA/Home.

Best Restaurant for a Celebration

Canoe

With its flawless service, impeccable kitchen highlighting local Canadian ingredients, and unique location on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, Canoe makes for an unforgettable dining experience. 66 Wellington St. W. (416) 364-0054; www.oliverbonacini.com/Canoe.aspx.

Best Newcomer

Edgewalk, CN Tower

This vertiginous attraction at the top of the CN Tower lets you walk on an outdoor ledge 1,167 feet above the ground—after being attached to an overhead safety rail, of course. 301 Front St. E. (416) 601-3833; www.edgewalkcntower.ca.

Top Day Trip

Niagara Falls

See Niagara Falls at their most thrilling on the Maid of The Mist boat tour, followed by lunch in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario’s wine region. www.niagarafallstourism.com.

Best Restaurant Classic

Opus

For more than 20 years, Mario and Tony Amaro’s casual but elegant restaurant in Yorkville has been a favorite spot for romantic dinners or a night out with friends. 37 Prince Arthur Ave. (416) 921-3105; www.opusrestaurant.com.

Best Cocktail with a View

Panorama Lounge

Located on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre, Panorama Lounge has patios with spectacular views on both sides of the building and a nightclub with DJs and dancing. 55 Bloor St. W. (416) 967-0000; www.panoramalounge.com.

Best Cultural Secret

Toronto Music Garden

Designed by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, each of the six sections in this unique park on Queen’s Quay represents a dance movement from Bach’s Suite No. 1 in G major. Waterfront Centre. (416) 973-4000; www.harbourfrontcentre.com.